Laurel Alexander

Inspiring Wellbeing, Resilience, and Imagination

Paper, Pens and Location

Paper, Pens and Location

Paper or computer:  Currently, when it comes to journals, I have an A4 purple hardback item, an A5 magnetic clasp jobbie (silver with black cats on) and several garish colours spiral-bound A5 notebooks.  I have three beautiful journals, one A5 fluffy covered item,...
How to Start a Reading Journal

How to Start a Reading Journal

I love reading fiction and non-fiction, and I love writing, so a reading journal is an excellent combination of both passions.  Bibliotherapy is the technical term used when books are used for personal insight with or without a reading journal. These are some of the...
Starting with a List

Starting with a List

One of my favourite journaling techniques when drawing a blank for new journaling ideas is to create a list of things I enjoy. This could be a list of films, favourite television shows, things I need to pack for a holiday, or even a shopping list to make some of my...